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Wondering how you can access Crew’s Support Services over the festive period? We’ve written up some information below and included some key emergency phone numbers if you or someone you know are in need of urgent support.
Crew Counselling Service
Our Counselling service will be closed over the festive season from Friday 19th December, and will reopen on Monday 5th January. Our Drop-in is open for support during the times listed in the table below.
Crew Digital Drop-in
Our Drop-in Services are available through our digital service. You can access our information, advice and support about drugs and sexual health through:
- Email: dropin @ crew2000.org.uk.
- Text: 07860047501
- DM in Crew’s Instagram: @Crew_2000
The digital Drop-in will be open during the same times as the Crew Drop-in during the festive period (see the times listed below).
Crew Drop-in
Our Drop-in at 32 Cockburn Street will be open for support over the festive period*:
| Day | DROP IN OPENING HOURS |
| Monday 22nd Dec | 1pm – 5pm |
| Tuesday 23rd Dec | 1pm – 5pm |
| Wednesday 24th Dec (Christmas Eve) | 1pm – 5pm |
| Thursday 25th Dec (Christmas Day) | CLOSED |
| Friday 26th Dec | CLOSED |
| Saturday 27th Dec | 1pm – 5pm |
| Sunday 28th Dec | CLOSED |
| Monday 29th Dec
Tuesday 30th Dec |
1pm – 5pm
1pm-5pm |
| Wednesday 31st Dec (New Year’s Eve) | 1pm – 5pm |
| Thursday 1st Jan (New Year’s Day) | CLOSED |
| Friday 2nd Jan | CLOSED |
| Saturday 3rd Jan | 1pm – 5pm |
| Sunday 4th Jan | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 5th Jan | 1pm – 5pm (as normal) |
*Any updates, will be posted on our Instagram @crew_2000
Need Help Now?
Drug Emergencies
Always call 999. This could be for a physical or mental health emergency. The emergency services, including police, have a priority for preserving life. In an emergency situation:
- Call 999 (or 112 internationally)
- Be honest about what you think the person has taken, how much and when
- Stay with the casualty until help arrives
- Find out more about drug emergencies here.
General Support
Here are some services that offer immediate support and may be open when we are not.
Free, confidential, online support for alcohol, other drugs and mental health:
Monday to Friday – 9am to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 4pm
Visit: www.wearewithyou.org.uk
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:
Free phone all day, every day on: 0808 801 0414
Text: 07974429075
Space to talk when you are feeling down.
Visit: www.breathingspace.scot
Free phone: 0800 83 85 84
Weekdays: Monday – Thursday, 6pm – 2am
Weekend: Friday 6pm – Monday 6am
Visit Switchboard as a national LGBTQIA+ support line
or Call 0800 011 9100
Visit: www.samaritans.org
Call:116 123
Visit: andysmanclub.co.uk/groups
Meetings are running as usual over the Festive Season (in room A55 Merchiston), 7-9 pm on Mondays (with the exception of 29 December when the group is not meeting)
For activities not focused on alcohol/ drugs:
ERA (Edinburgh Recovery Activities): for festive activities that may be supportive for individuals that are trying to avoid taking drugs (including alcohol) during this season (including Hogmanay/ New Year’s Eve)
Support for Carers:
VOCAL: www.vocal.org.uk
Care 4 Carers: https://www.care4carers.org.uk/contact-us/ and specifically the Winter Programme
For people affected by someone else taking drugs (like a family member):
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs: www.sfad.org.uk
To find a drug service near you:
In Scotland, visit Scottish Drug Services Directory – www.scottishdrugservices.com
In Europe, download TripApp – tripapp.org
